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The baby name Cosmo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɒzmoʊ/, /ˈkɑːzmoʊ/ (KOZ-moh).

Cosmo is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒzmoʊ/, /ˈkɑːzmoʊ/ (KOZ-moh)

What is the meaning of the name Cosmo ?

The baby name Cosmo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɒzmoʊ/, /ˈkɑːzmoʊ/ (KOZ-moh).

Cosmo is Greek in Origin.

Cosmo derives from the Greek personal name Kosmas, itself rooted in kósmos, “order, harmony, the world,” and by extension “adornment.” Through Latin Cosmas and medieval church use, it entered Western Europe; Italian kept both Cosimo and Cosmo, while English retained Cosmo as a sleek, urbane form.

Veneration of the twin physician-martyrs Saints Cosmas and Damian popularized the name in Byzantium and later Christendom. In Britain it gained aristocratic cachet in the 17th–18th centuries, culminating in Cosmo George Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon, named for his Medici godfather Cosimo III. Usage dipped, then revived in the late 20th century, buoyed by vintage appeal and pop-culture nods. International variants include Kosma/Kosmas (Slavic/Greek), Kuzma (Russian), Cosme (Spanish/Portuguese), Cosma (Romanian), and Cosimo (Italian); feminine forms are Cosima and Cosma. Nicknames: Cos, Coz, and Cozy.

Cosmo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cosmo

Cosmo Jarvis Actor · Born 1989 · United States Cosmo Jarvis is an actor and musician from the United States, best known for his role in the film 'Lady Macbeth'. He has also gained attention for his music, including the song 'Gay Pirates'.

Cosmo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Switzerland Boys 2024 #128 10 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #292 15 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
BR Boys 0 #331 688 12,213
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
BR 0 #353 8 5,969
HK 0 #353 5 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
HK Boys 0 #495 33 12,905
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
Finland Boys 2026 #635 48 3,552
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
IT 0 #668 47 4,183
IT Boys 0 #694 1,000 10,046
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #794 99 7,044
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
United States Girls 2022 #898 6 8,739
CO Boys 0 #902 19 15,656
ZA Boys 0 #907 275 25,619
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #918 35 5,697
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
BR Girls 0 #927 15 12,708
MX Boys 0 #933 50 16,355
NL Boys 0 #933 19 5,873
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,116 26 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,431 16 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Cosmo is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
France
Sweden
Canada

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People also ask about Cosmo

Cosmo is predominantly a boy's name.
Cosmo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkɒzmoʊ/, /ˈkɑːzmoʊ/ (KOZ-moh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cosimo, Cosmas, Kosmas, Cosme, Kosmo and Kozma.
Across languages, Cosmo has these equivalents: Kosmas (Greek), Cosmas (Latin), Cosimo (Italian), Kozma (Slavic), Cosme (Spanish/Portuguese/French), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Cosmo ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Cosmo ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Cosmo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #794 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Cosmo are in our database, including Cosmo Jarvis (Actor).